Ashtavakra Gita Verse 17.11:
सर्वत्र दृश्यते स्वस्थः सर्वत्र विमलाशयः ।
समस्तवासनामुक्तो मुक्तः सर्वत्र राजते ॥ ११ ॥
He who is seen everywhere as self-possessed, he who has a Pure mind everywhere; He who is free from all desires, he who is liberated shines everywhere. || 11 ||
The first line describes the qualities of a Realized person, who is svastha (self-possessed, calm, content) and vimalashaya (pure-minded, stainless, clear). Such a person is not disturbed by the fluctuations of the mind or the senses, but remains in a state of inner peace and harmony. He sees his own self everywhere, as the essence of all beings and things.
The second line states the cause and the effect of Realization. The cause is samastavasana-mukta (free from all desires), which implies that the person has renounced all attachments and cravings for worldly objects and pleasures. He has realized that nothing can satisfy his True Nature, which is Bliss itself. The effect is mukta sarvatra rajate (he shines everywhere), which means that he radiates joy and wisdom in all directions. He is not bound by any limitations or conditions, but enjoys the freedom of his own self.
Similar verses from Vedic texts are:
- Katha Upanishad 2.3.10
यदा पञ्चावतिष्ठन्ते ज्ञानानि मनसा सह ।
बुद्धिश्च न विचेष्टते तामाहुः परमां गतिम् ॥
When the five senses are stilled along with the mind; And the intellect does not stir, that they say is the highest state. ||
- Yoga Sutras 1.27
यो वेदादौ स्वरः प्रोक्तो वेदान्ते च प्रतिष्ठितः ।
तस्य प्रकृतिलीनस्य यः परः स महेश्वरः ॥
He who is expressed by the sound OM in the Vedas; And who is established in the Vedanta, he who merges into Nature; He who is beyond that is the Supreme Lord. ||
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